Read Genesis 1:1-5, 14-19, Hebrews 11:1-3.How did your favorite childhood story start?· “Once upon a time…”· “It was a dark and stormy night…”· “Captain’s Log, Stardate…” (OK, that was mine.)At the beginning of the twentieth century, the consensus of scientists was that the universe had no beginning. It had always existed. By the end of … Continue reading Discipleship Minute: Creation #1
IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
2021 #8Kenneth Samples says, “Among the world’s great religious leaders, only two founded religions whose adherents now number well beyond a billion people—Muhammed and Jesus Christ.” Both Muhammed and Jesus are regarded as among the most influential people in history. Even with our recent historical experiences, the religion founded by Muhammad, Islam, may still be … Continue reading IMPORTANT MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENT
Discipleship Minute #4 Ecclesiastes
Read Ecclesiastes 12:1-14.Sometimes the best part of a speech or a lesson is when the speaker says “In Conclusion.” A good conclusion means that the speaker is going to tie up all of his or her points into a bow and make sense of it all. Solomon had been engaged in writing his thoughts about … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #4 Ecclesiastes
Is Jeremiah 29:11 for me?
A passage from the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah is a favorite meme among believers. The verse can be seen on plaques, t-shirts, and Instagram posts. One person even has this verse as a tattoo. Many Christians take this verse as a promise meant just for them. Whenever we approach the Bible, we are responsible to … Continue reading Is Jeremiah 29:11 for me?
Discipleship Minute #3 Ecclesiastes
Read Ecclesiastes 4:13-16, 5:1-7..One of the best pieces of advice I have ever received was, “If you are an apologist, make sure that after you’re done, the other person is not sorry you are a Christian.” One of the worst things that I ever heard was when a fellow Christian spoke about a mutual friend, … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #3 Ecclesiastes
The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
2021 #2Twitter. There’s a part that’s good. There is a part that is bad; and there is a part that you wouldn’t believe. Twitter, along with other social media platforms can be used for good. But, there are a lot of things you can find on Twitter’s Christian circles that are not that good. Perhaps … Continue reading The Best (and Worst) of Twitter
Doctor’s Orders (Part 19)
Luke 18:18-23ConclusionAs I was preparing this lesson, I began to ask myself the question, why did Jesus take time with this rich young ruler. Jesus, after all, knew what was in the man’s heart and knew that this man would make the free will choice to reject Jesus’s call to follow Him.We don’t know what … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 19)
Discipleship Minute #1 Ecclesiastes
Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-15.Anyone who knows me knows that I make all kinds of lists to manage my time. If I do not make a list for the day or the week or the month, then there is something wrong. Some people don’t seem to manage time at all. In today’s passage, Solomon continued his thought … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #1 Ecclesiastes
Doctor’s Orders (Part 18)
Luke 18:18-23ConclusionSometimes when we go to the doctor, our physician tells us something we might not want to hear. In this account, Jesus gave this young man the answer that he did not want to hear. The rich young ruler was called to follow Jesus.What does it mean to “follow Jesus?”It means to place our … Continue reading Doctor’s Orders (Part 18)
Discipleship Minute #1 Ecclesiastes
Read Ecclesiastes 1:12-15, 2:18-26.People are on a constant search for meaning in life. Some attempt to find meaning in the accumulation of material possessions. But, in the final analysis, you can’t take it with you. Solomon, the king in Jerusalem, reflected on the meaning and purpose in life and where to find it. He began … Continue reading Discipleship Minute #1 Ecclesiastes
